Rice forward Chance Talbert looks for an open teammate as Southern Mississippi forward Andre Stephens blocks the passing lane during the second half.

Rice forward Chance Talbert looks for an open teammate as Southern Mississippi forward Andre Stephens blocks the passing lane during the second half.

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Southern Miss guard Sai'Quon Stone calls timeout after diving on top of the ball while battling for possession with Rice guard Bryan Beasely.

Southern Miss guard Sai'Quon Stone calls timeout after diving on top of the ball while battling for possession with Rice guard Bryan Beasely.

Photo: Steve Coleman, AP

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Rice skid hits 9 with loss to Southern Miss

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The first half featured a pair of 11-0 runs, an early one by Rice and a late one by Southern Miss. Horton broke a 25-25 tie with a 3-pointer just before halftime to put the Golden Eagles up 28-25 at the break.

The Golden Eagles used a 10-1 run midway through the second half to extend the lead. Wise's three-point play capped the run and put the Golden Eagles up 48-38 with 9:53 to play.

Rice played without leading scorer and rebounder Paulius Packevicius, who missed the game after injuring his knee in practice Friday.